📅 2023-04-04 — Session: Resolved Samba and Cronjob Issues on Ubuntu
🕒 00:45–01:30
🏷️ Labels: Samba, Ubuntu, Cronjob, Troubleshooting, Python, Automation
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM
Session Goal
The primary objective of this session was to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Samba shares and cronjob executions on Ubuntu systems.
Key Activities
- Samba Troubleshooting: Addressed issues with Samba share visibility and access on Ubuntu. This included verifying Samba service status, checking configuration files, and examining logs for errors.
- Networking: Identified the IP address of network devices using terminal commands and DHCP client tables.
- File Sharing: Provided steps for accessing Samba shares, including credential management.
- Python and Cronjob Automation: Set up and troubleshot cronjobs for Python script execution. This involved checking logs, permissions, and handling output redirection.
Achievements
- Successfully resolved Samba share access issues by ensuring correct configuration and service status.
- Established reliable methods for finding network IP addresses and accessing Samba shares.
- Configured cronjobs to execute Python scripts with proper directory settings and output handling.
Pending Tasks
- Further monitoring of Samba share stability and cronjob executions to ensure ongoing reliability.
- Consider setting up email notifications for cronjob outputs if MTA is not installed.